Holland America Cruises

July 29, 2008 by admin  
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holland-america-cruiseA cruise around the world is promising when you’re onboard a Holland America cruise ship which is one of the biggest cruise lines since the 1970s. Traditionally destined to traverse the waters from Holland to America (hence the new name given to the line) as a commercial freight cruise line, Holland America has expanded gradually throughout the years and has become one of the world’s leading cruise companies. It is one of the few companies that is able to fuse classic and modern living with its choice itineraries and facilities to accommodate its trusting clientele.

The Holland American fleet is composed of fourteen massive cruise ships namely: Amsterdam, Statendam, Eurodam, Veendam, Maasdam, Volendam, Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Zaandam, Prinsendam, Zuiderdam, Rotterdam, and Randam. Each ship is furnished with all of the necessities and amenities that any traditional cruise ship is supposed to have.  However, throughout the years, the cruise line has refurnished its ships and added more balcony staterooms providing more of its guests with a spectacular view of the ocean. Moreover, each ship is refurnished with new and more unusual amenities to please a growing clientele of youths.

Where to go
Holland America is one of the first to offer trips to Alaska and the Caribbean. Part of the cruise line’s early expansion program is to provide a larger selection of destinations overseas. Now, anyone can travel to as far as Asia and the Mexican Riviera. In fact, Holland American ships visits about more than 200 ports all over the world.

What to do onboard the ship
Apart from the sports and recreational activities that a Holland American cruise ship offers, there are plenty more activities that its guests can enjoy. The Culinary Arts Center onboard provides foodies with several cooking and baking classes as well as demonstrations from exemplary kitchen crew and guest chefs. Apart from that, there are also numerous facilities to keep the children busy such as the ship’s internet café with 24 hour wifi access, a spacious pool, tennis court, and more. Guests also get to enjoy the most relaxing massage and body treatments in the ship’s Greenhouse Spas complete with hydro pools and thermal suites.

Princess Cruise Lines

July 29, 2008 by admin  
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Princess Cruise LinesExperience a world-class expedition with Princess Cruises aboard luxurious sea vessels complete with state-of-the-art amenities, gourmet restaurants, and elegant staterooms.

Where can I go?
Travel to destinations you have never been to. Revisit the beautiful wilderness that is Alaska. Comb through the exotic cities of Asia including Hongkong, Japan, and India. Relax on the marvellous beaches of Hawaii and Tahiti and the Mexican Riviera. Be one with mother nature in the Outbacks of Australia and the hills of New Zealand. Visit the port cities and historical towns of Canada and New England. Disembark on the Caribbean and taste authentic Caribbean cuisine. Venture into the richness of European heritage and journey back to history with walking tours of Athens and Greece, Norway and France. Finally, delight your senses with the kaleidoscope beauty of South America and explore its ruins, parks, and jungles.

What can I do onboard?
Indulge your appetite with a wide selection of the most appetizing food prepared by only the best chefs all over the world. If you fancy steaks and red meats, try the Sterling Steakhouse. Enjoy New Orleans cuisine with Bayou Café and Steakhouse or Italian pasta at Sabatini’s.
Lunch and dinner buffets are also available as well as room service.

Delight in the dozens of indoor and outdoor activities that the cruise offers. Swim against the waves in the built-in pool or get a body tan on one of the decks. Treat yourself to relaxing massage at the Lotus Spa. Gamble at the Casino or participate in group activities such as cooking tutorials. Have a shopping spree in the numerous boutiques onboard or procure a masterpiece at the art auction. Get connected, chat online with distant relatives and friends using the ship’s 24hour wifi service. Party the night away at the ship’s night clubs.

What other activities are offered?
You can plan your adventure with the cruise. It offers several onshore excursions from mountain climbing to kayaking, as well as walking tours of major cities and ports and more depending on the destination of your choice.

Princess Cruises provides you all these with the most outstanding service. No wonder people love it so much.

Norwegian Cruise Lines

July 29, 2008 by admin  
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norwegian-cruise-linesDreaming of travelling to exciting destinations such as Alaska? Sunbathing on the shores of the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, Bermuda, the Bahamas and Florida, and the Caribbean? Or perhaps you fancy walking tours of historical sites in the European Continent, Canada, and New England? Norwegian Cruise Lines can take you across oceans and almost around the world.

Experience world-class cruising aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines. Norwegian Cruise Lines has absolutely everything you’ll ever want in an overseas expedition. With about 12 operating ships to bring you to shores beyond the Pacific and Atlantic, Norwegian cruise Lines is one of the first-class cruises all over the world.

Plenty of Exciting Activities Onboard
When you’re onboard a Norwegian Cruise Ship, you are given countless opportunities make use of their facilities which include a sports and fitness center for fitness-conscious individuals, a recreations facility for both adults and kids, a luxurious spa for vacationers and guests who want to relax during the long trip, casinos for friendly gamblers, and fine-dining restaurants run by the most illustrious culinary masters.

Sports
Keep your heart healthy and your body toned with the sports facilities onboard.  Enjoy morning jogs on the running track and treadmills.  Make use of the ellipticals and weights gym to keep your body looking good as ever.

Spa
Relax at the ship’s Mandara Spa which offers a wide array of massage and treatments that is not just enjoyable but rehabilitative and relaxing. Experience a Swedish massage with Mandara Dream Time or a stress-relieving massage with Bali Press or Mandara’s Stone Heaven which makes use of volcanic rocks to sooth worn-out muscles. How about a facial and hand massage with Mandara Spa’s Earth, Wind, and Sky reflexology treatment or a combination of various massage technigues by therapists with the Seven Seas Massage? What’s even better is that you can have a relaxing massage in the privacy of your own stateroom!

Casinos
Fancy a game of poker? Take part in the ship’s casino games.

Restaurants
Treat your family and company with the most luscious foods prepared only by a very competent kitchen crew. Wedding and honeymoon requests can also be granted with prior reservations.